It's time to break away from pop, juice, and every other drink that isn’t water! By introducing Spa Water, or fruit infused water, into your daily routine, you are still able to receive the benefits of drinking water, while also having delicious flavors. This isn’t just for adults either—kids love it too! * Hint, if your kids are being picky, try adding bit of sugar or honey to your spa water—it sweetens it without adding all the extra sugar that is found in lemonade or other juices. Now you might be wondering, what exactly makes Spa Water? Well, it is really up to you and your taste buds! All you do is cut up your favorite fruits, place it in the water, wait a little, and ta-da! Experimenting is definitely the best way to go because figuring out what you like is honestly the hardest part, there are so many choices! From lemon to pineapple, there are various flavors you are able to infuse your water with, even mixtures like raspberry and lime. (One suggestion, don’t use bananas!) Is the fruit not enough for you? Does it just taste like something is missing? Add some herbs! Use whatever herbs you like, rosemary, mint, lavender, etc.—they are all delicious! Again, experimentation is the best way to go, but definitely try outside the box!

You now know what ingredients go into making spa water, but what else do you need? Something to drink it in! Jars, water bottles, or pitchers will work great. You can even find a special infuser pitcher, like this one! (They even make infuser water bottles too, how cool!)With all of the benefits of water packed in with delicious taste, spa water now offers a healthy alternative to sugar-filled drinks. Maybe getting those 8 glasses of water a day won’t be too hard now!Picture Sources: 1.http://www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water2.http://www.target.com/p/prodyne-fruit-infusion-pitcher/-/A-11209652

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